Maqdeem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Maqdeem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 23.662 N,52 21.803 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.394367
  • Longitude: 52.363383
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MAQDEEM
Type tug
Flag QA
Length 57.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 990
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 1994

Surveying Details

HH489/420/01 23.12.92 HH489/420/01 23.12.92 WK LIES IN MIDDLE OF IDD EL SHARGI OILFIELD AND CREATES NO NAVIGATION HAZARD. WILL BE REMOVED IN NEAR FUTURE TO A LOCATION YET TO BE DECIDED. (QGPC, DOHA, FAX 23.12.92). NCA. WELLHEAD IS-3 POSN:- 252902.8N, 522217E. HH489/420/01 27.1.94 HH489/420/01 27.1.94 ST IN 252333.1N, 522144.6E. (MENAS NM 7/94). - NM 517/94. 8.5.01 8.5.01 NOT SHOWN ON OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM OF QATAR LTD SURVEY DTD 14.2.00 [M3534/3]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK WELLHEAD JACKET IS-3 AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the MAQDEEM wreck located?

The MAQDEEM wreck is located at coordinates 25 23.662 N,52 21.803 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAQDEEM?

The seabed around the MAQDEEM lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the MAQDEEM sink?

The MAQDEEM sank on Dec 1, 1992.

When was the wreck of the MAQDEEM discovered?

The wreck of the MAQDEEM was discovered in 1992.

What country did the MAQDEEM belong to?

The MAQDEEM belonged to QA.

What was the tonnage of the MAQDEEM?

The MAQDEEM had a tonnage of 990 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAQDEEM?

The MAQDEEM is classified as a tug.

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